Common inflammation drug may slow blood mutation, related cardiovascular disease risk

Published Date: 30 Aug 2025

Taking low-dose colchicine daily may slow the progression of a common acquired gene mutation found in the blood of older adults that can lead to certain blood cancers and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according ...

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